# Croatia

This month

September 2023

# Energy prices

Varadkar: Energy price reductions must go further this winter

The Taoiseach and Minister Eamon Ryan met with four of Ireland’s largest energy companies this afternoon.

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Updated

Sep 12th 2023, 9:47 PM

This year

2023

# marching on

Croatia stun Netherlands with extra-time goals to reach Nations League final

Modric scored from the penalty spot to secure a place in Sunday’s decider against either Spain or Italy.

4.9k

Jun 14th 2023, 10:33 PM

# Split Points

Wales debutant scores last-gasp equaliser to snatch draw in Croatia

Elsewhere, Spain won 3-0 against a Norway side missing the injured Erling Haaland.

5.6k

Mar 25th 2023, 10:14 PM

# Croatia

Hundreds blocked on Croatia roads as snowstorm causes chaos

The snowfall over the weekend caused traffic to halt and cut off many parts of the country.

20.2k

Feb 27th 2023, 8:22 PM

# getting bigger

Uefa expand Nations League to include quarter-finals and promotion play-offs

Had the format been in play this year, Ireland would have had to play-off to preserve their League B status.

6.4k

Updated

Jan 25th 2023, 4:46 PM

# EU

Croatia switches to the euro and enters Europe's passport-free zone

It is now the 27th nation in the passport-free Schengen zone.

24.7k

Jan 1st 2023, 8:37 AM

Last year

2022

# the perfect farewell

Messi on cusp of World Cup dream as he inspires Argentina to semi-final victory

Julian Alvarez scored twice as Argentina eased to a 3-0 win over Croatia.

33.4k

Dec 13th 2022, 9:07 PM

# BIT OF LUKA

Modric watches on helplessly but dream of ultimate glory lives on

Croatia triumph over Japan but star’s struggles are indication of a side who have reached their peak in the World Cup.

9.3k

Dec 5th 2022, 6:08 PM

# Onwards

Croatia progress to World Cup quarter-finals after penalty shootout win over Japan

Goalkeeper Dominik Livaković was the hero, saving three spot kicks.

15.0k

Dec 5th 2022, 5:48 PM

# 2022 World Cup

Lukaku's shocking misses cost Belgium as they exit the World Cup

Roberto Martinez’ side bow out after a 0-0 draw with Croatia.

29.9k

Dec 1st 2022, 5:18 PM

# War of Words

'It will take time for him to learn' - Croatia boss accuses Canada manager of snubbing him

Zlatko Dalic had also claimed John Herdman lacked respect earlier this week.

12.3k

Nov 27th 2022, 7:59 PM

# revival

Croatia get World Cup back on track with Kramaric double as Canada crash out

Canada took the lead after two minutes but the 2018 World Cup runners-up rallied to a 4-1 win.

5.2k

Nov 27th 2022, 7:24 PM

# Group by Group Guide

Group F Preview: Last chance for Belgium's Golden Generation, Canada out to cause an upset

The latest in our preview series focuses on Group F, and Belgium, Croatia, Canada, and Morocco.

4.8k

Nov 15th 2022, 7:00 PM

# Explainer

From candidate to Council: the long road ahead of Ukraine in the EU

Vote to make Ukraine an official candidate for the EU hailed as “defining moment” – but the journey has just begun.

9.3k

Jun 24th 2022, 9:30 PM

# Result

Modric penalty secures Croatia win as France finish run of Nations League games without win

The World Cup champions are without a victory in four outings.

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Jun 13th 2022, 10:17 PM

# Eurozone

Croatia ready to adopt euro currency in 2023, says EU

Croatia’s switch from the kuna to the euro will come less than a decade after the former Yugoslav republic joined the European Union.

11.9k

Jun 1st 2022, 5:00 PM

# Croatia

Croatian woman allowed abortion amid public outrage

Abortion in Croatia is becoming more restricted as religious pressure sways doctors to refuse it citing moral grounds.

28.7k

May 11th 2022, 10:20 PM

# Croatia

Drone that crashed in Croatian capital carried a bomb, official says

Nearly 100 parked vehicles were damaged, but no one was injured in the incident on 10 March.

24.8k

Apr 13th 2022, 3:00 PM

All time

# Job Done

Ireland seal Euros semi-final and World Cup qualifier spot after hitting Croatia for six

The Green Machine enjoyed a facile win in Gniezno.

5.8k

Aug 18th 2021, 8:04 PM

# Slavonski Brod

Ten killed, 45 injured as bus crashes off road in Croatia

Police said the bus, with 60 people on board, had Kosovo licence plates and was on a regular route from Germany to the Kosovan capital, Pristina.

28.2k

Jul 25th 2021, 12:58 PM

# Positive test

Croatia dealt major blow as Covid-19 rules Ivan Perisic out of Spain clash

The Inter Milan winger scored twice in three matches to help his side reach the knockout stages.

4.4k

Jun 27th 2021, 10:50 AM

# Diplomatic Immunity

Foreign diplomats have avoided prosecution for road traffic offences 12 times in the last two years

The diplomats were nabbed by gardaí across the country but granted immunity from prosecution.

Niall O'Connor's report looks at the amount of times diplomats have escaped traffic fines by using their diplomatic immunity.

The foreign embassy staff members were nabbed by gardaí across the country but granted immunity from prosecution.

According to documents obtained by The Journal, the Department of Foreign Affairs were notified 17 times either by gardaí or by embassies.

24.9k

May 24th 2021, 12:05 AM

# line-ups

Fellaini not included in Belgium Euros squad while Modric leads Croatia

Fellaini has not played for Belgium since the 2018 World Cup.

11.0k

May 17th 2021, 7:42 PM

# Croatia

Fresh tremors shake Croatia after seven die in deadly earthquake

At least 20 people were left injured as a result of the quake.

12.0k

Dec 30th 2020, 12:58 PM

# Croatia

Six people killed and 20 others injured as strong earthquake hits central Croatia

The quake has caused major damage to homes and other buildings in a town south east of the capital Zagreb.

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Dec 29th 2020, 8:30 PM

# Business As Usual

Liverpool striker scores twice as Portugal cruise to victory in Ronaldo's absence

Diogo Jota’s brace helped his side to a comfortable Nations League win over Sweden this evening.

14.2k

Oct 14th 2020, 11:09 PM

# Zagreb

Teenager killed as strong earthquake shakes Croatia

Many buildings in Zagreb cracked, and walls and rooftops were damaged.

29.6k

Mar 22nd 2020, 9:55 AM

# Draw

Work to do for Wales and Croatia following feisty stalemate

Neither Wales nor Croatia will be truly happy with a point apiece following a hard-fought encounter in Cardiff on Sunday.

5.0k

Oct 13th 2019, 10:24 PM

# Croatia

Six people, including child, shot dead in Zagreb

The suspect took his own life, police have confirmed.

37.7k

Aug 2nd 2019, 10:11 AM

# back to winning ways

Inter star Perisic scores one and sets up another in Euro 2020 qualifier win against Wales

Having lost in Hungary last time out, Croatia got their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign back on track.

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Jun 8th 2019, 4:30 PM

# innocent

Zagreb court drops perjury charges against Dejan Lovren

A Croatian court has confirmed that charges against the Liverpool centre-back have been dismissed.

3.8k

Jan 28th 2019, 7:14 PM

# live audience

'More than half of the global population' tuned into record-breaking World Cup

Fifa has released tv figures from the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

3.1k

Dec 21st 2018, 11:20 AM

# Disappointment

'I won a Europa League, a World Cup, what else do I have to do to win the Ballon d'Or?'

Luka Modric claimed the award for 2018.

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Dec 4th 2018, 7:30 AM

# Top Of The Tree

Luka Modric edges out French World Cup stars to win 2018 Ballon d'Or

Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe was named the best player of the year under the age of 21 at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.

29.5k

Updated

Dec 3rd 2018, 9:46 PM

# poacher

Kane's 85th-minute winner sees England secure Nations League Finals spot

England rallied from a second-half deficit to defeat Croatia at Wembley in a repeat of the summer’s World Cup semi-final.

8.3k

Nov 18th 2018, 4:06 PM

# 53 and out

Kane targets Rooney's England record – 'It's definitely possible'

The former Manchester United man ended his Three Lions career as his country’s record goalscorer.

4.4k

Nov 17th 2018, 6:39 PM

# Top Picks

'I do not deserve the Ballon d'Or. I think there are players who have been better than me'

The Chelsea and Belgium star believes Kylian Mbappe deserves to win the award.

6.8k

Nov 17th 2018, 4:01 PM

# Scenes

Croatia set up make-or-break showdown with England after last-gasp win over Spain

The 2018 World Cup finalists remain in the hunt for a finals place in the Nations League.

7.6k

Nov 15th 2018, 10:11 PM

# Split

Irish woman drowns in Croatia

The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to the woman’s family.

42.6k

Oct 5th 2018, 3:56 PM

# Case closed

Modric given suspended prison sentence in Spanish tax case

The World Cup finalist has been hit with a fine of just over €348,000.

4.7k

Sep 22nd 2018, 2:08 PM